NAICS 481211: Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of passengers or passengers and cargo with no regular routes and regular schedules.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of passengers or passengers and cargo with no regular routes and regular schedules.
Not in this code
Establishments primarily engaged in providing specialty air transportation or flying services with no regular routes and regular schedules using general purpose aircraft are classified in U.S. Industry 481219, Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized air sightseeing services are classified in Industry 487990, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of passengers or passengers and cargo over regular routes and on regular schedules are classified in U.S. Industry 481111, Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation.
Establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of cargo (without transporting passengers) with no regular routes and schedules are classified in U.S. Industry 481212, Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation.
Establishments primarily engaged in independent air pilot services (except owner-operators) are classified in Industry 488190, Other Support Activities for Air Transportation.
Establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing aircraft without an operator are classified in U.S. Industry 532411, Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing.
SBA size standard
A business is small under NAICS 481211 if it has no more than 1,500 employees (averaged over the last 24 months, including affiliates).
Source: SBA Table of Size Standards, effective 2023-03-17. Always check the size standard printed in the solicitation itself.
Who buys it
Departments that posted the most NAICS 481211 solicitations in the last two years:
Chase Plane Support Services · Department of Defense · California · posted August 28, 2026
Solicitation for Type 3 On call Helicopter Service · Interior · posted August 12, 2026
DPAA Papua New Guinea Helicopter Requirement · Department of Defense · posted August 10, 2026
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NAICS 481211 is Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of passengers or passengers and cargo with no regular routes and regular schedules.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 481211?
The size standard for NAICS 481211 is 1,500 employees. Firms at or under it count as small businesses for contracts assigned this code.
Are there government contracts for nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation?
Yes. 5 government contracts are open under NAICS 481211 right now, and 10 were posted in the last 12 months.
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